Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology

Occupational safety is a critical national issue that must be addressed in all settings.
Individuals employed in this discipline are focused on building and maintaining a
safe and healthy working environment that complies with local, state and federal regulations.

What You Will Learn

Our program prepares you to perform a wide variety of analytical tests and procedures
that are essential in maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. Our graduates
add value to an organization because they:

Interpret local, state and federal government regulations

Monitor the work environment to provide safety assurances

Collect samples of hazardous materials for testing

Dispose of hazardous waste according to local, state and federal regulations

Analyze the compositions of suspect environments

Maintain inventory of hazardous or dangerous materials

Complete compliance reports

Conduct risk assessments and evaluations

Instruct employees on safety and health protection techniques

Develop and instruct employees in emergency action and contingency plans

Plan proper storage of hazardous materials

Develop and maintain a hazardous communications employee manual

Our Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology Program familiarizes you with
the roles and functions of organization that set health and safety standards, including:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Upon successfully completing our 2-year program, you will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares you for employment as an analyst, technician or specialist in such
fields as occupational safety, environmental technology or hazardous materials management.

Our Certificate of Completion program will prepare you to seek a position as an environmental health and safety
technician.